13 – Weight loss plateaus, metabolism and calorie myths

(duration 20:19) Stay healthy during ‘the cold and flu season’! Top 12 Foods for Healthy Immune Response by Joseph Mercola http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig5/mercola20.1.html Can’t lose weight? Don’t blame your metabolism! by Dr. Susan Roberts http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1226258/Cant-lose-weight-Dont-blame-metabolism.html To those with excess bodyfat, skinny persons may seem to have a faster metabolism (though maybe not) Beware the tactical nuclear penguin ;) http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/11/27/worlds-strongest-beer-and-its-competitiors/ Everyone deserves to be their ideal weight and live the good life Calculating your daily caloric intake really misses the point, because it’s more about types of macronutrients and eating quality food “A calorie is a calorie” violates the second law of thermodynamics by Richard D Feinman and Eugene J Fine http://www.nutritionj.com/content/3/1/9 If you hit a weight loss plateau, it’s important to be keenly aware of what you’re eating; drink lots of water and get proper nutrients and vitamins and minerals The Atkins’ induction phase (consuming less than 20 grams of carbs/day) can move you off a frustrating fat-retaining plateau Just because you may have a slower metabolism, doesn’t mean that fat loss is out of your control! Again, you don’t need to count calories; just be aware of what you’re eating Fats are the best source of energy, and they are satiating Lots of high carb foods generally should be avoided, as they will just lead to fat accumulation Paleolithic humans had a dramatically different food situation, weren’t aware of “calories,” and yet were fit and healthy Paleo in a Nutshell Part 1: Food – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCFZoqmKf5M Self-acceptance is key, as is awareness of and resolving your inner conflicts bumper music “All In My Head” (Remix) – http://www.kosheen.com Feel free to rate and/or review our show on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=332309038 Also, please sign up – upper right corner of http://healthymindfitbody.com – to get the free bonus audio on the 3 Pillars Of Achieving Your Perfect Weight Using The Mind/Body Connection, as well as the newsletter And please comment with your current weight loss or fitness challenges!